Discovering the bedrock of future technologies
Research by discipline
Humanity faces many challenges today, and our students and faculty conduct research to develop novel solutions or improved alternatives. From engineering semiconductors that will drive the future of artificial intelligence to enhancing chemical and aerospace systems, we take an interdisciplinary approach to transforming matter and energy into useful products.
Aerospace and mechanical engineering
From developing new aviation technologies to investigating thermodynamics and structural mechanics, faculty members advance knowledge in various fields.
Chemical engineering
Transforming matter and energy into useful resources for society by capitalizing on chemical and physical phenomena.
Materials science and engineering
Seeking to understand the fundamentals of materials to create innovative solutions for energy, security, sustainability and other applications.
Quick stats
$25.3
million
research expenditures, FY 2023.
142
patents issued
from 2022 to 2023.
14
NSF CAREER awardees
in the last five years.